Acanthurus coeruleus

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to reef life
gptkbp:application used in ecological studies
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular
requires large tanks
highly sought after
gptkbp:behavior schooling
gptkbp:body_shape disc-shaped
gptkbp:breeding_behavior spawning aggregations
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to water temperature changes
gptkbp:color gptkb:blue
can change color when stressed
gptkbp:color_scheme solid blue body
gptkbp:coloration yellow with blue spots
during mating displays
bright blue with yellow accents
uniform blue
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:blue_tang
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in media
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution Western Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins spiny dorsal fin
sharp spines on tail
gptkbp:fish_species cultured for aquariums
gptkbp:fishing_impact affected by overfishing
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazes on algae
gptkbp:gills demersal gills
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow waters
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acanthurus coeruleus
gptkbp:human_interaction displays social hierarchies
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
undergoes metamorphosis
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:size medium-sized fish
gptkbp:social_structure forms groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
anemones
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other reef fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5